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Paul, Applied Computer Science student

Meet Paul, graduate of Applied Computer Science

My studies at KdG exposed me to a little bit of everything. That is what made it truly valuable.

Venus

Meet Venus, graduate of Multimedia & Creative Technologies

The biggest lesson I learnt is that the impossible is often just a challenge waiting to be figured out.

Trevor DTRe vince

Trevor DTRe vince: the Antwerp-based pinnacle of electric motorcycle engineering

Our research centre supports Trevor Motorcycles in developing the new DTRe Vince model by 3D-printing and adapting designs in close collaboration with the technical team.

Samen aan Z

Pathway Veerkrachtig Starten starts in Samen aan Z

The care and welfare industry in Flanders and the Netherlands is grappling with a scarcity of labour. With the project Samen aan Z we promote sustainable work, mainly for starting healthcare providers.

PCA

PCA - Primary Care Academy

The Primary Care Academy (PCA) addresses the evolving healthcare needs of the Belgian population by striving to create optimal, community-adapted primary care experiences with a strong focus on equity in Flanders.

Phatsimo, Global Supply Chain Management student

Phatsimo’s journey: from student to proud graduate

Meet new KdG graduate Phatsimo! Read about her reflections on the 3 years at KdG studying Global Supply Chain Management. The highlights, next steps and advice for you.

Isa

From Paradise to Antwerp in pursuit of her dreams - Read Isa's Story

Meet 2nd year International Entrepreneurship student, Isa. Read about her journey from the sunshine of the Seychelles to...Antwerp. Her motivation. Her progress. The pursuit of her dreams.

Schoolleider

Opinion: Leader for a while is better than principal for life

If the Education Commission's report becomes reality, there will finally be a solution to the pressing director shortage in Flemish education. This is why we are in favour.

Corona

The Belgian and his events, post corona

The impact of the corona crisis on the event sector was significant. That is what our impact surveys showed. But what about the demand for events post corona?

Bruisende handelskernen

To vibrant shopping areas thanks to events?

Vacant retail premises and local traders going out of business: unfortunately, many cities and towns have to deal with it. How do we transform these shopping areas into vibrant commercial centres?

Duurzame events

Sustainable organisation or a good party first?

Organising events sustainably: it seems obvious. But who is really doing it today? And what still stops many companies from starting it today? Our research centre Public Impact explains.

ExplainMed

ExplainMed lets you understand your doctor better

Many patients don’t understand what their doctor means in his or her report. We are currently working on an app that you can use to scan your doctor’s report. The app uses AI to translate the text into common language.

bAIcycle

bAIcycle: mapping the state of cycle paths while cycling

Our research centre is mapping the state of the Flemish cycling road network with the bAIcycle project and the help of cycling citizens and Artificial Intelligence.

KdG Research - Hoe werkt één gezin, één plan in de jeugdhulp eigenlijk?

How does one family, one plan in youth welfare services work?

One family, one plan in youth welfare services: what does this mean in practice? The Social Inclusion Research Centre investigated the experience of counsellors, applicants and families.

Binnenvaartschip

So how are inland skippers doing?

Being a skipper, living and working on your barge, often with a partner and children, is a job like no other. So how are these men and women doing and what do they need? Just the job for our Social Inclusion Research Centre.

Innovatieve leermethodieken die helpen bij behouden van medewerkers met de juiste competenties en skills

Using AI to find a sustainable alternative to a harmful solvent

How do you replace a harmful solvent in your products with a sustainable alternative? Just the job for the Sustainable Industries Research Centre of the KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts!

CremAN

Did your car break down? Give broken parts a second life

These days, garages are less likely to fix broken car parts because the technology simply won’t allow it. We are working on an alternative to make this possible again, saving you money and preserving the environment.

Digitale media en kinderen

Do screens have a place in childcare?

Digital media such as smartphones and tablets have crept into nearly every aspect of our lives, including in childcare. So what works? And how should you approach this? What is too much? We investigated this.

PACE

Flexibility in childcare, responsibility of the employee?

Employers often claim to pay attention to work-life balance in job ads, but they mostly see the planning of childcare as the responsibility of the employee. Employers should take advice from childcare providers to help families.

Go Talk

Give children a voice

In January 2024, KdG Research and Stedelijk Onderwijs held an inspiration evening on children's councils in which children help shape policy at their school or policymaking within the organization where they spend their free time.

VRAC

It takes a village to raise a child (EN)

The VRAC-project aimed to reduce the risk of school delay and early school leaving for vulnerable children. Eight organisations from Belgium, the UK, France and the Netherlands, collaborated to co-construct an integrated community-based education service.

Alessandra, graduate of International Business Management

Meet Alessandra, graduate of International Business Management

"Diversity and inclusion. A passion for that subject was the direct link to my internship, and in turn my current job."

Alex, MCT graduate

Meet Alex, graduate of Multimedia & Creative Technologies

I became much more confident during my 3 years at the school, and I managed to explore so many different things in order to understand what I want to do later in my life.

Axel Havermans, graduate IBM

Meet Axel, graduate of International Business Management

The guest lecturers, peers with a similar outlook, the business trip, and the international internship were all invaluable.

Issam, Applied Computer Science

Meet Issam, graduate of Applied Computer Science

"KdG prepared me by giving me the confidence to develop technical skills as well as giving me the soft skills. I felt professionally ready."